70514 ZIP Code — Baldwin, LA

Saint Mary County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70514 is located in Baldwin, Louisiana, within Saint Mary County. It covers approximately 4.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70514

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $29,580. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 70514 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,979

population

4.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70514 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70514

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baldwin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70544 Jeanerette (3.6 mi) 70538 Franklin (11.5 mi) 70552 Loreauville (16.3 mi) 70563 New Iberia (17.4 mi) 70560 New Iberia (18.7 mi) 70380 Morgan City (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,979
Population density	429 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	4.61 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	29.8543
Longitude	-91.5560
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,979

Population

429

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$29,580

Median household income

$19,911

Per capita income

$126,100

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

45.9%

Home ownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

586

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

279

25–34

229

174

35–44

143

107

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	9.4%
18 and over	1,792	90.6%
65 and over	267	13.5%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.5%

White 20.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,573	79.5%
White	398	20.1%
Two or more races	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 18.3%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 24.2%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 4.1%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	18.3%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	24.2%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	4.1%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$29,580

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,100
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	45.9%
Renter occupied	54.1%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.0%
2000–2009	31.2%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	34.0%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	21.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	361	49.7%
Female householder, no spouse	194	26.7%
Households with children under 18	82	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	40.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	69.0%	50.2%
Married	20.0%	24.6%
Separated	4.3%	7.8%
Widowed	2.3%	8.0%
Divorced	4.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 69.0%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	9.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	41.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	69	48.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 9.6%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.5%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 41.3%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 39.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.4%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,850	93.5%
Spanish	122	6.6%
Other Indo-European	111	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,977	99.9%
Born in same state	1,977	99.9%
Born in different state	1,846	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	0.6%
French	10	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70514

What city is ZIP code 70514 in?

ZIP code 70514 is primarily assigned to Baldwin, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70514 in?

ZIP code 70514 falls within Saint Mary County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70514?

41% of residents in ZIP code 70514 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70514?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70514 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 70514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70514?

The median home value in ZIP code 70514 is $126,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 70514 in?

ZIP code 70514 observes the CST timezone.